Koureissi, who averaged 10.5 ppg for the Gaels as a junior, ended his recruiting this week when he gave his commitment to Richmond. The big man shared his thoughts on the decision and his thought process during a whirlwind seven months.

Lohud: Why did you pick Richmond?Koureissi: "It's a great balance of academics and basketball. The coaches and players treated me as family. It's a perfect fit in terms of playing style."

Lohud: I know your recruitment really skyrocketed the last few months. How did you sort through all the interest and offers and come to your decision so quickly?Koureissi: "I was really looking for a school with great academics. The ball stops bouncing and having a good education to rely on is important. As far as basketball, I will be able to show all parts of my game in the Princeton-style offense. The connections I made with all the people in the program was unreal."

Lohud: You’re a unique player. You’re tall but have the skills of a guard. Was there something about Richmond that you found to be well-suited to your skillset?Koureissi: "Definitely the type of offense they run. It’s a Princeton-style offense that allows me to play in multiple different positions and expand my game even more."

Lohud: You had a unique video to announce your commitment that you posted on Instagram. Can you tell me who came up with the idea?Koureissi: "Hoop Major made the video. I told them I wanted my video to have a different feel than all the other videos, so that it’s unique. They came with the idea and I was all for it."